The San Francisco 49ers were actively connected to Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins much of the offseason, but for the time being that is off the table. Washington placed their franchise tag on Cousins, and amidst trade rumors connected to the 49ers and Browns, the quarterback signed his tender.
There appears to be no progress on a long-term deal between Washington and Cousins, but barring something crazy, he will spend the 2017 season in our nation’s capital. Team president Bruce Allen runs football operations and the accompanying contract negotiations, and head coach Jay Gruden is content to let that work itself out independent of him.